Spanish Conversation · Level 53
75 words
Spanish word
gorra
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgora/
Meaning
- feminine nouncap
Example
Me gusta tu gorra.
I like your cap.
More examples
No encuentro mi gorra.
I can't find my cap.
Core concept
Cloth cap with a rigid front brim and low crown.
Common phrases
la gorra de béisbol
baseball cap
llevar la gorra
have a cap on
Similar words
cachucha: Lightweight, informal cap with a rigid brim and a loose, sporty profile.
gorro: Warm, close-fitting hat that covers the ears and crown, typically fleece or knit.
sombrero: Broad-brimmed hat offering strong sun protection for face and shoulders.
boina: Round, flat-topped soft hat, usually woolen, that fits snugly on the crown.
Definition in Spanish
Prenda para la cabeza, normalmente de tela, con una visera rígida delante que protege del sol y se usa con frecuencia en contextos deportivos o informales.
Word origin
Originates in Romance-language forms that meant general headgear and later becomes the term for the lightweight cap with a rigid front brim.
Usage tips
- Gorra is the everyday informal word for visored caps and appears frequently in sports and streetwear vocabulary rather than in formal hat descriptions.
Related words
- gorritasmall capnoun